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Letters to the Editor
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This is a public forum to allow our readers to express their personal views. All letters posted represent the opinions and perspectives of each individual writer and do not necessarily reflect those of the Pagosa Springs Daily Post or its staff.
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| | | | Posted 5/8/08 | | | | Humane Society | | Linda Lawrie & Laurence Schwartz | | | In 2002, the State passed legislation mandating registration for charitable organizations. No notification was sent to these organizations. If a question arises to the Sec of State, they forward that concern to the organization and accept registration. The Humane Society of pagosa Springs was made aware of the requirement, has filed and been accepted as a charitable organization. There was no penalty for not registering.
There is no threat to the tax-exempt status of the society. The annual fee is $10 and renewal is May 15th when non-profit tax returns are due. Further attention should be given to the many other "non-registered" organizations in the Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County area.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Linda Lawrie is president of HSPS. Laurence Schwartz serves on the HSPS Board of Directors as Treasurer. | | | | Concrete Research or Opinion? | | Darin Mundy | | | I was troubled as I read a recent article in the Post's online article titled “A Little Cult History”. The author claims to have done concrete research, yet cites none of it.
Does the editor find it acceptable to run an article citing research, yet provide none of those sources? Without citing sources the article comes off as nothing more than the author’s opinion and should then be noted as such.
The author offers “opinion” of three religious groups, the Amish, the LDS, and the FLDS. I have always believed that if you want to know what a Catholic believes, then ask the Catholics. If you want to know what the LDS believe, then ask the LDS. If you want to know what a Catholic believes and you ask the LDS, or any other group, then the information will not be accurate.
The author’s research about the LDS is nothing more than opinion gathered from a source that is not LDS. She easily could have gone to this church’s official website, www.lds.org, where all of their doctrine and beliefs are available. There is also a search engine where she could have typed in subject matter, such as polygamy, and received the church’s official position.
The information given by the author is false on many levels. I was unable to find official websites for the Amish or FLDS. I can only assume that if there were so many false statements about the LDS that her statements about the Amish and the FLDS most likely contained nothing more than her opinion as well.
By definition from the article, all religions would qualify as cults.
I have always found the Post to be quite fair in its reporting. I encourage the Post to check facts before publishing a claim of “concrete research”. | | | |
| | | | Posted 5/6/08 | | | | Divine Truth, Man Made Laws | | Dr. Roy K. Boutwell | | | I have some basic questions/comments concerning the letters and articles concerning the Amish and the Mormon Religions or Cults.
I will also include a comment about the Catholic Church, in passing.
My basic lifelong belief is that the Holy Bible is and always will be the total, complete, and unchanging Word of God. The only thing capable of change in the Bible is mankind’s interpretation of it. Now, if different religions conjure up different concepts or books or doctrines to add to or enhance the Bible, and adhere to those as Godly truths, then my point is moot and not defensible.
Plural marriages were a fundamental religious point or truth in the Mormon belief. If it was a revelation from God, why didn’t God change it instead of Federal Law? I’ll tell you why, because it was a man made concept for the purpose of establishing and promoting the religion in its early stages, and it became unpopular and illegal.
I’m peeved at the Catholic Church for being responsible for me having to eat fish every Friday at school cafeterias for twelve years. If it was fundamental Catholic Doctrine that it was a sin to eat meat on Fridays for years and years, why isn’t it still a sin? I’ll tell you why ! Because, as all man made religious concepts go, everything is subject to change along societal trends or whelms. If I were a betting man, I’d say my Grandkids will have a good chance to see married priests and birth control practiced in Catholic Doctrine during their lifetimes. Why? Because a lot of Catholics are beginning to question those concepts.
Any religious doctrine, Catholic, Mormon, or anything else, is subject to change as long as the rules can be changed, by man or “supposedly“ new revelations from God, in order to suit mankinds' wants and ever changing desires. | | | |
| | | | Posted 5/2/08 | | | | Misconception About LDS Church | | Stephanie Hansen | | | I just wanted to make it clear that the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) do not practice plural marriage including "underground" as stated in the "A Little Cult History" article.
Correct details seem to be important to the author of this article, so please pay attention to this fact before including it. | | | |
| | | | Posted 4/30/08 | | | | Thanks, Pagosa, for Grand Opening Weekend | | Frank Schiro | | | Wow, what a great weekend and a roaring start to our new pub! The staff at Pagosa Pub Works Brewpub and I would like to sincerely thank all of you that attended our grand opening weekend and helped us celebrate. We had more people and more fun with all of you than we could have ever imagined.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to all of the musicians that treated our guests by providing outstanding entertainment throughout the weekend. Tim Sullivan and his band went way beyond the call of duty Friday night, and had the crowd out dancing and singing. Saturday, Robbie Pepper and Debbie Tucker provided a tremendous musical background for all of the folks enjoying our food offerings. Finally, on Sunday Pamela Novack, AJ Apolito and George Clouse kept everyone entertained throughout the evening with their mellow tunes. Again, thanks to all.
Pagosa Pub Works would not have been able to handle the opening without the help of many friends and our outstanding staff. So, special thanks and appreciation to our friends Bill, Susan, Reggie, Carol, Mike, Kathy, Mason, Ron, Sandy, Siri, Dave, Scott, John, Lana, Christine, and Michael and a huge “way to go” and thanks to our staff, Jenna, Stephanie, and Jack.
We look forward to spending many additional evenings, parties and special events with you in the future. Come by with your friends and unwind; that’s our specialty. | | | | Habitat Groundbreaking This Sunday | | Cindi Galabota | | | | Friends of Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County are invited to join the Erin Richardson Family, the Blankenship/Goss Family, and the staff and Board Members of Habitat for Humanity as we host a groundbreaking ceremony and celebration this Sunday, May 4. We will celebrate with the Blankenship/Goss Family, partners for House 17 located at 40 Osprey Court in Pagosa Lakes, at 2:00pm. We will celebrate with the Richardson Family, partners for House 18 located at 194 Hills Circle in Pagosa Lakes, immediately following the first ceremony, at approximately 3:00pm. | | | |
| | | | Posted 4/29/08 | | | | Running Out of Electricity | | Pam Morrow | | | Folks, if you do not read your Colorado County Life (La Plata Electric) Co-Op newsletter, then read this:
We are running out of electricity to supply our future demands. If changes do not occur, it could mean only the wealthy will be able to afford electricity. Sounds like a bad situation for all of us.
What can we do? Well, I continue to suggest cut back on usage, (i.e. especially outdoor lighting). As I understand, Colorado does NOT have slick regulations — such as the more one uses, the more it costs — except for a business. Peak and off peaks are similar usage, but not what I am suggesting.
Many states have such a means of controlling excess usage. I am certain this means could help save electricity.
Please write to your representatives and ask that Colorado change its present policy and have Colorado users pay more when they use more electricity.
Governor Bill Ritter, Jr.
136 State Capitol
Denver, CO 80203 | | |
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